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Synonyms of saw

12 similar words

Another word for saw is byword. Other synonyms of saw are saying, adage, proverb, maxim and apothegm.

Synonyms and similar words for saw

nounA saying or proverb.

byword
saying
adageAn old saying which has obtained credit by long use.
proverbA commonly used sentence expressing popular wisdom.
maxim
apothegmA short, witty, instructive saying; an aphorism or maxim.
apophthegm
dictum
gnome
gnomic saying
mantra
paroemiaA proverb.

Meaning of saw

noun Such a tool with a toothed blade.
noun Such a tool with an abrasive coating instead of teeth.
noun A musical saw.

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Questions about synonyms of saw

What is another word for saw?: Saw has 12 synonyms on Word.ws, such as byword, saying, adage, proverb, maxim, apothegm, apophthegm and dictum.
What does saw mean?: Saw means such a tool with a toothed blade.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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